St Anthony's School vs Staughton College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 479 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's School
Melton South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
646 students · ICSEA 1000
Staughton College
Melton South · Government high school · 7-12
1,705 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | St Anthony's School Melton South VIC | Staughton College Melton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #959 of 1,290 | #319 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2987 of 4,908 | #1167 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 646 | 1,705 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 331 | 861 / 844 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 317 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 209 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.8 | 112.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 64.6 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Melton South 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sameltonsth.catholic.edu.au | www.staughtoncollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 30.5).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.2).
- •Staughton College is the larger school with 1,705 students compared with 646.
- •Staughton College has grown faster over five years (48% vs -11%).
- •St Anthony's School is a catholic school while Staughton College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Anthony's School better than Staughton College?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (46.2 vs 30.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Anthony's School and Staughton College?
About 479 m in a straight line, between Melton South and Melton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anthony's School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Staughton College has 15.2.
How do St Anthony's School and Staughton College rank in VIC?
St Anthony's School is 959th of 1,290 and Staughton College is 319th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.